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NSE: TATACHEM · BSE: 500770 · ISIN INE092A01019

Tata Chemicals Limited stock analysis

Tata Chemicals Limited ranks #3749 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 38/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 3.4%, quarterly sales growth of 14.4% and quarterly profit growth of -106.8%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE38/100

Avoid / exit review

#3749 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹15,495.83cr
ROCE3.4%
Quarterly sales growth14.4%
Quarterly profit growth-106.8%
P/E ratio0.0×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • No calculated threshold risk in the current snapshot.

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹12,622cr₹2,319cr₹1,405cr18.0%
2023₹16,789cr₹3,820cr₹2,434cr23.0%
2024₹15,421cr₹2,847cr₹435cr18.0%
2025₹14,887cr₹1,953cr₹387cr13.0%
2026₹14,584cr₹1,805cr₹-1,715cr12.0%
TTM₹15,120cr₹1,694cr₹-1,971cr11.0%
Debt / equity0.38×
CFO / EBITDA0.70×
Operating margin11.0%
Free cash flow₹129cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y-4.6%
Profit CAGR · 3YUnavailable

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts9 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Margin expansionHigh severity · 1 mention
Positive catalyst

So, first of all, what were the reasons for that? And number two, despite this volume decline, we've seen really sharp margin expansion. EBITDA margins are 28%, more than 10 percentage points higher quarter -on-quarter sequentially.

Demand slowdownHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

So, first of all, what were the reasons for that? And number two, despite this volume decline, we've seen really sharp margin expansion. EBITDA margins are 28%, more than 10 percentage points higher quarter -on-quarter sequentially.

Raw material inflationHigh severity · 1 mention
Risk easing

In terms of Farm essential, Indian farm sector outlook remains moderately positive, supported by improved irrigation technology supplies. There is, of course, focus by the team on monsoon variability, potential El Niño conditions, and higher input costs, but we do remain positive in terms of the outcome during the year despite certain pressures coming on the overall system, especially driven by higher commodity price

Pricing pressureModerate severity · 3 mentions
Risk easing

Demand in LATAM has strengthened, especially supported by rising lithium carbonate production. Exports to Argentina and Chile have increased by 53% and 32% respectively, and Southeast Asian market mainly demand declined marginally; Tata Chemicals Limited July 27, 2026 Page 3 of 14 however, this is also a place where there is a maximum pricing pressure coming out of Chinese exports. In terms of Farm essential, Indian

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

It is not just Indian market or US market or Southeast Asian market. So, we will work actively with especially since there is manufacturing facilities in India, we will work with regulatory author ities in making sure that domestic industry is kept healthy as far as we are concerned. In terms of the pricing, as I mentioned, the big impact in pricing has been due to foreign exchange rate movement and broadly Indian ma

Pricing commentaryLow severity · 4 mentions
Constructive

So, we will work actively with especially since there is manufacturing facilities in India, we will work with regulatory author ities in making sure that domestic industry is kept healthy as far as we are concerned. In terms of the pricing, as I mentioned, the big impact in pricing has been due to foreign exchange rate movement and broadly Indian market has seen about INR 2,000 price increase. Some contracts have got

Export market updatesLow severity · 2 mentions
Constructive

EBITDA was impacted due to lower realization and higher fixed cost, which was mainly not with fixed costs were fixed in US dollar ; however, because of the exchange rate impact in rupee terms, they were higher. Demand remained stable, Tata Chemicals Limited July 27, 2026 Page 4 of 14 markets were well supplied, especially in most of the export market, especially in the Southeast Asian market. UK had higher revenue th

Margin guidanceLow severity · 1 mention
Constructive

So, we'll let it play out, but certainly your Tata Chemicals Limited July 27, 2026 Page 9 of 14 point of view that while volumes may remain steady, there could be a marginal pressure driven mainly by the cost side. So, just to clarify, I mean what would a sustainable margin range be for the India business if it's possible to spell that out? And just the other one that I had was you made a comment about a reduction in

Capacity expansion plansLow severity · 1 mention
Watch

We have a salt and bicarb business. So when I look at your capex plan, it shows a skew towards your Living essential segment. Now going forward from a mid-to-long-term point of view also, once you're done with these capex, are you focusing more on the Living essentials trying to deploy more capital on that side and less capital on Industrial essentials or it's just like only for the next two to three years and then y

Niche productsLow severity · 1 mention
Watch

Before I begin, I just wanted to say that this quarter we made a significant accounting change which Nandu will explain at the end of my overall presentation in terms of the segment change to align that with the way we are running the business. Instead of two segments, which is basic chemistry and specialty products, we have now renamed them as Living, Industry, and Farm Essentials . The Farm Essential business is pa

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